Allergic contact dermatitis to epoxy resin in a hemodialysis cannula.
A patient with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis presented with dermatitis, particularly over the arteriovenous fistulae sites on the forearm. Patch testing revealed a positive reaction to epoxy resin present in the glue that fixed the needle of the hemodialysis cannula.
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National Skin Centre, Singapore.
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D000485:Allergens; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis
D000485:Allergens; D004853:Epoxy Resins